Barbecue Brussels Sprouts Bowl

Vegan + GF + Prebiotic + Probiotic

Pretty sure that Scotty despised Brussels sprouts until I made these roasted BBQ Brussels bowls. Being plant based is fun, but it takes a little bit of work and creativity to remain balanced, nourished and microbiome friendly. For us, being vegan doesn't mean eating bread and soy 24/7. It's about eating real, unadulterated food. It's SO important to find a multitude of protein sources that are rich in minerals and nourishment. Brussels sprouts a one of the most nutritious, prebiotic-packed vegetables around, and you can read more about how they are a prefect prebiotic food in this blog all about Brussels!

We've been trying out a lot more of what we call "blank canvas food" and in the meat eating world this would probably be chicken, but in the vegan world there are a lot more options than you think! Tofu and Tempeh are the obvious choices, but we only eat these in moderation. Cauliflower is another great veggie for flavoring. Something new to try though is Brussels sprouts! They taste great roasted, sautéed and steamed, and you can put them in almost any sauce that you would but tofu (or meat) in! Our FAVE thing to pair Brussels of any kind with, and what makes up half of this bowl is massaged kale salad with sauerkraut! I eat this salad almost daily with the kale base and different vegetable add ins. You can definitely tailor the salad recipe to whatever veggies you love or have on hand.

When making this, BBQ sauce is a whole world to explore. There are TONS of BBQ sauces out there. Try to find one with minimal ingredients and no preservatives. We find mustard based BBQ sauces to be extra yummy in this recipe.

Hope you guys like this one! It's going to be a regular lunch in our house.

Kaitlynn Fenley

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